Singleflower Knapweed
NameSingleflower Knapweed
Species NameCentaurea uniflora
Common NameSingleflower Knapweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural ground
Geographic Origineurope
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)30
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple, spiky flower head; intricate bracts beneath the flower.
Description
This image displays a Singleflower Knapweed (Centaurea uniflora) in bloom, characterized by its vibrant purple, thistle-like flower head and intricate, scale-like bracts. It is presented as a single upright specimen, though it is a herbaceous plant and not a traditional woody bonsai.
